Associate Attorney

Associate Attorney – Trusts & Estates Litigation

RK Law, P.C. – New York, NY

RK Law, P.C. is a boutique New York City law firm concentrating in Trusts, Estates, Estate Litigation, Probate and Administration proceedings, Guardianship matters, and related fiduciary disputes.

We are seeking an Associate Attorney to join our growing practice and work closely with the firm’s attorneys on sophisticated and often contested estate matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys legal research, writing, discovery, litigation strategy, and substantive responsibility and wants to develop significant experience in New York Surrogate’s Court practice.

Responsibilities

The Associate Attorney will assist with all aspects of estate and trust litigation, including:

• Conducting legal research on estate, trust, probate, and fiduciary litigation related matters.
• Drafting petitions, answers, objections, motions, and other court filings.
• Assisting with contested probate proceedings, will contests, fiduciary disputes, contested accountings, turnover proceedings, and proceedings involving executor or trustee misconduct.
• Reviewing and analyzing financial records, estate accountings, bank records, medical records, deposition transcripts, and other evidence.
• Assisting with preparation for depositions, SCPA 1404 examinations, hearings, conferences, and trials.
• Assist with developing litigation strategy.
• Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and other professionals.
• Attending court conferences, hearings, depositions, and other proceedings as experience develops.

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• Knowledge of Income and Estate tax consequences a plus
• Ideally 2–5 years of legal experience
• Prior experience in Surrogate’s Court practice is preferred.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written advocacy and ability to draft clear, persuasive legal documents.
• Familiarity with litigation discovery and document review.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.

We are looking for someone who is smart, practical, detail-oriented, responsive, intellectually curious, and interested in growth and development

Position Details

• Position: Full-Time Associate Attorney
• Practice Area: Trusts & Estates / Estate Litigation
• Location: New York City

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $140,000 - $175,000

The actual salary offered will be determined in good faith based on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and education.

RK Law, P.C. offers a benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance;
• Dental insurance;
• Vision insurance;
• 401(k);
• Life insurance;
• Disability insurance;
• FSA/HSA options;
• Paid time off; and
• A professional and congenial work environment.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or requirements associated with the position. RK Law, P.C. reserves the right to modify the responsibilities and essential functions of the position based on business needs.

Salary

• $145,000 - $175,000/year